Public television focuses on Pointers Run project [Clarksville]

Maryland Public Television will highlight the Pointers Run Horseshoe Crab Program on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 7:30 p.m.

Led by teachers Eric Jayne and Christopher Brown, participating fifth grade students conducted experiments in the classroom to monitor crab health all through the school year. At the end of their studies, they released healthy crabs into the Chesapeake Bay.

You can view a group of PRES students from last year's class on MPT's "Outdoors Maryland." Dec. 24 is the final airing. Don't miss it. Check local listings at http://www.mpt.org/about/channels.

"O Come, Ye Faithful" is an original cantata by Dave Foley to be presented at Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church at the 10:30 a.m. service on Dec. 22. All are welcome.

On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 Linden-Linthicum will host a family worship service at 4 p.m., a candlelight service at 7 p.m., a candlelight service with communion at 9 p.m. and a final Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. with testimonies. You are welcome to attend.

Check with the church of your choice for other Christmas Eve services.

If your birthday falls in December or January, you may feel that your special day is at times overlooked. Carissa Gibbs became a lovely teenager on Dec. 5. She was always a lovely little girl, but now she is also a teen. Have a great time enjoying your teens, Carissa.

Josh Roberts will be 9 years old on Dec. 24. Hope your special day turns out to be extra special this year. Happy birthday, Josh.

The University of Maryland and Delaware Cooperative Extension office aim to empower women in overall farm decision making and help build networks for anyone interested in farm management practices through a program called Annie's Project.

Annie's Project begins in January and runs eight sessions to be held at the Howard County Extension office. The cost is $75. Space is limited. You must register by Jan. 10. For more information go to http://www.extension.umd.edu/annies-project or call 410-758-0166.

Merry Christmas to all. For those celebrating Christmas or other holidays, may they be happy and heart warming.